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A software update is available for your phone...

Hey all,
I just connected my Play to my PC and its saying there is a software update ready to be installed to the phone, how do you find the change log or details of what is in the update? I can't find any information about it!?
My Play is rooted, what do I do?
Thanks

depends on the method you used, if it was gingerbrick carry on, if youve unlocked your bootloader leave it alone, run away, duck and cover!

Yep as Waz said.
Don't update it if you've rooted your phone. Possible brick scenario.
Wait for the geniuses to release some custom roms instead.

waz000000 said:
depends on the method you used, if it was gingerbrick carry on, if youve unlocked your bootloader leave it alone, run away, duck and cover!
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I used gingerbreak, so is it safe to update via SE update? do I lose my root? do I just run gingerbreak again after updating?
And finally, what about my apps and saved data etc? do they get deleted with an update?

FK1983 said:
I used gingerbreak, so is it safe to update? do I lose my root? do I just run gingerbreak again after updating?
And finally, what about my apps and saved data etc? do they get deleted with an update?
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Yes, Yes, Yes and Yes (in that order)

Updated
Ok guys ive just updated and yes it did Unroot the device. took about 10mins to switch on the phone after the update!
Just ran GingerBreak again and everything is fine. also nothing was deleted in the process.
Updating does Re-Install all the crap i had initially deleted Eg Sims,Twitter,Chinese keyboard etc
Just trying to see whats new Will post back with any info

CasualByron said:
Ok guys ive just updated and yes it did Unroot the device. took about 10mins to switch on the phone after the update!
Just ran GingerBreak again and everything is fine. also nothing was deleted in the process.
Updating does Re-Install all the crap i had initially deleted Eg Sims,Twitter,Chinese keyboard etc
Just trying to see whats new Will post back with any info
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Any changes/fixes?

CasualByron said:
Ok guys ive just updated and yes it did Unroot the device. took about 10mins to switch on the phone after the update!
Just ran GingerBreak again and everything is fine. also nothing was deleted in the process.
Updating does Re-Install all the crap i had initially deleted Eg Sims,Twitter,Chinese keyboard etc
Just trying to see whats new Will post back with any info
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Could you perhaps find the blob folder, zip the files, probably 3 files, and upload the zip? Then we can create ftf file for flashtool, for others that unlocked bootloader
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NielDK said:
Could you perhaps find the blob folder, zip the files, probably 3 files, and upload the zip? Then we can create ftf file for flashtool, for others that unlocked bootloader
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there would be no point mate, it's the same as mine already.
His update is the one we have anyway

Ok, updated and no difference at all that I can see, still bugs lol

Can you check if the update brought HD recording?

No its still 800x480 SD

Cwm recovery issues

Hey guys, i have a few weeks experience flashing and all that leet stuff, but it seems i have a problem! I started to modify my ATRIX on 2.3.4, i unlocked sim, rooted, unlocked bootloader, and flashed custom recovery. I played around with a few roms, then i decided to update my fw to 2.3.6, well before i could do that i had to undo all mods so i ended up flashing a stock 2.3.4 fw and upgraded OTA. Im pretty sure that was my mistake... i may have needed an unlocked 2.3.6 sbf.. i re-rooted, and flashed cwm with rom manager, now when i go to boot in recovery mode i get failed to boot 2 starting rsd protocol. Everything is fine i just need to know where i messed up and how to get cwm running again. P.S. ive also been having an issue with my camera! I open the cam app and i get black screen, factory reset does NOT fix! Ive seen post's saying that the module is bad if that does not work BUT, when using flashlight app the flash lights up for a sec and then shuts off. When i switch to front camera it will stop responding, i'll click wait and after a min it will show image and i can take a pic(only with front cam). If i could get both issues solved i would be very grateful! If any other info is needed ill be sure to respond asap! Thank you in advanced for reading and assisting with my issues!
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Get the cwm recovery img & flash with Fastboot and that should fix your recovery.
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Thanks for a reply but I did that as well and ended up getting an error. "Failed to process command flash:recovery error(0x180002)". I tried this method at first, received that error then tried to flash cwm through rom manager and recieved failed to boot2 starting rsd protocol.
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Try unlocking bootloader again just to make sure ... Maybe that factory firmware closed hole on you when flashed.. Then flash cwm image ....

xRawwRRRRx said:
Thanks for a reply but I did that as well and ended up getting an error. "Failed to process command flash:recovery error(0x180002)". I tried this method at first, received that error then tried to flash cwm through rom manager and recieved failed to boot2 starting rsd protocol.
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XRange said:
Try unlocking bootloader again just to make sure ... Maybe that factory firmware closed hole on you when flashed.. Then flash cwm image ....
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+1. You'll always need to re-flash pudding BL after using an .sbf.

ghost_og said:
+1. You'll always need to re-flash pudding BL after using an .sbf.
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Would you happen to have the file? 2.3.6
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xRawwRRRRx said:
Would you happen to have the file? 2.3.6
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Think what you seek lies here in Puddling thread..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1136261

XRange said:
Think what you seek lies here in Puddling thread..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1136261
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adding to this: the automatic unlocker should work for you too. I had to re-unlock my phone after Motorola upgraded it when it was out for repairs. Worked like a charm.
(IF you're on AT&T)

ghost_og said:
adding to this: the automatic unlocker should work for you too. I had to re-unlock my phone after Motorola upgraded it when it was out for repairs. Worked like a charm.
(IF you're on AT&T)
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Thank you soo much! I had to "re-unlock" bootloader! Now i have my custom recovery! One more thing have you or any other reader out there figured out a solution to my camera problem?
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Try one custom roms see if that fixes camera, if not you might have carry phone for bad camera...

Updating with unlocked bootloader

Hello im on stock 4.2.2 and im rooted with an unlocked bootloader. Will i have to relock it once the new 5.0 klp update comes out to get it or will it still work fine? I know theres still a while until the update but id like to be prepared

Depends, if you want the KLP version from google, you'll need to go back to stock and lock the bootloader.
However, there's a 99.99999999% chance someone here at XDA will have a KLP rom before google officially releases one for our N10s.

Ok thanks but can i keep it rooted or do i need to unroot aswell?
Sent from my Xperia Play (r800x)

OK so I heard some rumors about a jellybean update to 4.3 soon. I really don't want to lose all my data by flashing a stock image once it comes out. Is there a way to relock the boot loader without losing data? And if not is there a way to backup all my data and restore it afterwards. I tried using wugs toolkit to do this but the problem is it only backs up the main user and not the secondary ones. Any suggestions would be appreciated thank you.
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I believe unlocking/locking the boot loader will in fact wipe all data. So you'd have to manually handle the backup/restore if you don't want to lose the data.
I'd try something like TB to backup and restore. I usually start from scratch again as I've read restoring app data can cause issue under certain circumstances. YMMV...

cowabunga said:
I believe unlocking/locking the boot loader will in fact wipe all data. So you'd have to manually handle the backup/restore if you don't want to lose the data.
I'd try something like TB to backup and restore. I usually start from scratch again as I've read restoring app data can cause issue under certain circumstances. YMMV...
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OK I guess I'll just do that but doesn't locking the boot loader wipe "sd card" data as well? So would I have to save my tb files to a CPU?
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abdel12345 said:
OK I guess I'll just do that but doesn't locking the boot loader wipe "sd card" data as well? So would I have to save my tb files to a CPU?
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If you are rooted, use nexus boot unlocker from the play store to lock the bootloader without losing data...

the_boo said:
If you are rooted, use nexus boot unlocker from the play store to lock the bootloader without losing data...
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Awesome thanks man. This is like the fifth time you've helped me out to solve my problem exactly. You are awesome. Thanks again I really didn't want to delete all my name data and now I don't have to
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abdel12345 said:
Awesome thanks man. This is like the fifth time you've helped me out to solve my problem exactly. You are awesome. Thanks again I really didn't want to delete all my name data and now I don't have to
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Haha.. No problem.. Although, if you are on a custom ROM, I'm pretty sure you will have to flash a stock rom before you do the OTA... If you are on a custom ROM it will be better to wait for the devs to update it themselves...

the_boo said:
Haha.. No problem.. Although, if you are on a custom ROM, I'm pretty sure you will have to flash a stock rom before you do the OTA... If you are on a custom ROM it will be better to wait for the devs to update it themselves...
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I'm on stock so I won't have to worry about that. Thanks
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What if you have unlocked boot loader, but not root - that will update won't it? Pretty sure thats how I did 4.2.1 to 4.2.2 if I am remembering correct....

bigmatty said:
What if you have unlocked boot loader, but not root - that will update won't it? Pretty sure thats how I did 4.2.1 to 4.2.2 if I am remembering correct....
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I'm not sure so far all I've heard is that you have to lock the bootloader first... And I'd rather not take the risk. Anyway that app mentioned earlier locks and unlocks your boot loader with a click so its great
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hmm, from reading that apps description it gives me the impression a bootloader could be locked again w/out wiping - its just then when you would want to re-unlock that it would re-wipe.
right now Im unlocked but stock everything else. I think I will see what happens just trying the upgrade w/out relocking (again because Im pretty sure that's the same as the .2 I just did.)
if anyone can confirm any of this it would be welcomed

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hmm, from reading that apps description it gives me the impression a bootloader could be locked again w/out wiping - its just then when you would want to re-unlock that it would re-wipe.
right now Im unlocked but stock everything else. I think I will see what happens just trying the upgrade w/out relocking (again because Im pretty sure that's the same as the .2 I just did.)
if anyone can confirm any of this it would be welcomed
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The app says it does the locking and unlocking without wiping anything. I've already relocked mine and ill see if it worked once I turn on my tablet. (Ill check if the unlocked sign is still there)
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OK I treid the app and can confirm it works great
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abdel12345 said:
Hello im on stock 4.2.2 and im rooted with an unlocked bootloader. Will i have to relock it once the new 5.0 klp update comes out to get it or will it still work fine? I know theres still a while until the update but id like to be prepared
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To get any Google OTA you do not need to re-lock the bootloader. You might need to flash the stock recovery prior to install the OTA.
At least this is what I did. Of course, to be safe I installed "Bootunlocker", "Voodo OTA Rootkeeper", and "SuperSU".
SuperSU gives permission to keep your phone root when you flash stock recovery.
After you re-install a custom recovery you need, prior to reboot, to wipe "Dalvik-Cache".
The long wait can start

@gunner1937 OK thanks. But where can I get stock recovery? Also I already have super su installed so do I need to do anything before flashing stock recovery or I just need to have supersu installed and then flash to keep root? Will flashing stock recovery wipe data? And are there any other steps I need to take. Please explain thanks
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abdel12345 said:
@gunner1937 OK thanks. But where can I get stock recovery? Also I already have super su installed so do I need to do anything before flashing stock recovery or I just need to have supersu installed and then flash to keep root? Will flashing stock recovery wipe data? And are there any other steps I need to take. Please explain thanks
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To get stock recovery go to https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images.
Download the factory image for Nexus 10 "mantaray".
Extract the files using, preferably,7-zip.
In the extract files select the file with extension.tar. Unzip with 7-zip.
Open file " mantaray-jdq39". Click on file "image-mantaray-jdq39.zip: this is where you will find all the img files including "recovery.img"

gunner1937 said:
To get stock recovery go to https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images.
Download the factory image for Nexus 10 "mantaray".
Extract the files using, preferably,7-zip.
In the extract files select the file with extension.tar. Unzip with 7-zip.
Open file " mantaray-jdq39". Click on file "image-mantaray-jdq39.zip: this is where you will find all the img files including "recovery.img"
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Ok thanks alot man Ill do this
Sent from my Xperia Play (r800x)

[Q] Device will not install upgrade

I am on version UCUAMDL on a rooted AT&T S4. Tried to install the update. It failed and now when I try to install the update it says my firmware is current. I'm fairly new to android, am I missing something? Thanks.
Best regards,
Mike

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2312865

I had a problem when my device was rooted. If you want to update you will need to reset the flash counter remove root then do a factory reset. Well at least I had to, to get mine to update. Now when u update u will not be able to root your device, the boot loader will be locked and you will not be able to downgrade back to a previous version. Also programs the trick the phone and make the hotspot work will also not work. So if you like a rooted phone DO NOT UPDATE. I made that mistake.
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nicholascap said:
I had a problem when my device was rooted. If you want to update you will need to reset the flash counter remove root then do a factory reset. Well at least I had to, to get mine to update. Now when u update u will not be able to root your device, the boot loader will be locked and you will not be able to downgrade back to a previous version. Also programs the trick the phone and make the hotspot work will also not work. So if you like a rooted phone DO NOT UPDATE. I made that mistake.
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Thanks Nicholas...advice well taken.

Rogers 4.4.2 updated!

Woot. Finally!
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varcos said:
Woot. Finally!
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My fiancee's Fido's Moto X just got the OTA notification. I told her to wait until it's rooted.

Just now.
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thor124 said:
My fiancee's Fido's Moto X just got the OTA notification. I told her to wait until it's rooted.
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Flash before you root otherwise it will result in bootloops, twrp should and will work without issues as its still kitkat
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got the update.. while installing my phone shuts off? now it won't turn on or even get into bootloader?? my battery was at 80%? wth am i hard bricked?? i was on stock 4.2.2 unlocked bootloader and non rooted.

Yup got the update an hour ago, but I'm bummed that I lost my big font settings (was previously rooted), now I gotta wait til 4.4 gets a root, even with "large" font settings in both display and accessability, it's too small.

Just got the update as well, disappointed with the camera still.

crookx said:
got the update.. while installing my phone shuts off? now it won't turn on or even get into bootloader?? my battery was at 80%? wth am i hard bricked?? i was on stock 4.2.2 unlocked bootloader and non rooted.
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Ouch, had you done any upgrading or downgrading or flashing in the past? Do you get anything when you plug it into a PC, if you do it can likely be restored.

Mine updated. Happy to finally get the smart dialer - something HTC has had since Froyo. Not a great fan of the all white notification icons, but I'll get used to it.

Steve-x said:
Ouch, had you done any upgrading or downgrading or flashing in the past? Do you get anything when you plug it into a PC, if you do it can likely be restored.
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well i flashed one of the 4.4.2 firmwares from the uk had that running great. but i flashed back to stock rogers 4.2.2 since i knew we will be having a update soon. did i mess something up?? shoot me

crookx said:
well i flashed one of the 4.4.2 firmwares from the uk had that running great. but i flashed back to stock rogers 4.2.2 since i knew we will be having a update soon. did i mess something up?? shoot me
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What did you do to flash back to 4.2.2? That raises a red flag for me as the upgrade to 4.4.2 would have incremented the bootloader version and from what I can determine you can only safely downgrade to 4.4 (Yes I know there is no 4.4 for Rogers)
I would say it is a brick for certain at the moment, but there is a chance you can recover it, check this thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2629057

I also got the update! I'm on Rogers. When I tried applying it, the phone went into an endless loop of booting up into the OS, and then "Powering off." I fixed this by restoring to android 4.2.2 through RSDLite, but I'm wondering if anyone can help me out here. I don't know what is going on...

50CalPotato said:
I also got the update! I'm on Rogers. When I tried applying it, the phone went into an endless loop of booting up into the OS, and then "Powering off." I fixed this by restoring to android 4.2.2 through RSDLite, but I'm wondering if anyone can help me out here. I don't know what is going on...
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u can stop the loop by clearing ur cache in recovery.
now.... who can tell me how to unroot so i can install the damn thing? do i need to remove TWRP too? if yes, how?

I still didnt get it
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Steve-x said:
What did you do to flash back to 4.2.2? That raises a red flag for me as the upgrade to 4.4.2 would have incremented the bootloader version and from what I can determine you can only safely downgrade to 4.4 (Yes I know there is no 4.4 for Rogers)
I would say it is a brick for certain at the moment, but there is a chance you can recover it, check this thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2629057
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problem is when i plug in my device to the pc nothing shows up? not even that QHSUSB_DLOAD that tut is mentioning?

crookx said:
problem is when i plug in my device to the pc nothing shows up? not even that QHSUSB_DLOAD that tut is mentioning?
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Try holding the power button down for up to 1 minute. A few times if needed, while connected to the computer via USB.

R3dbeaver said:
u can stop the loop by clearing ur cache in recovery.
now.... who can tell me how to unroot so i can install the damn thing? do i need to remove TWRP too? if yes, how?
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First I would uninstall xposed or anything like that. Then, I'm assuming you have an unlocked bootloader, so you would need to flash the the 4.2.2 (I assume that is what you are on?) recovery. I'm not sure if having root will do anything. If so, then you need to reflash the stock kernel and then clear the cache and you should be back to stock. Alternatively I think you can also use a tool kit.

Jayrod1980 said:
First I would uninstall xposed or anything like that. Then, I'm assuming you have an unlocked bootloader, so you would need to flash the the 4.2.2 (I assume that is what you are on?) recovery. I'm not sure if having root will do anything. If so, then you need to reflash the stock kernel and then clear the cache and you should be back to stock. Alternatively I think you can also use a tool kit.
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1. where can i find the stock 4.2.2 recovery?
2. which tool kit will work with Canadian Rogers?

50CalPotato said:
I also got the update! I'm on Rogers. When I tried applying it, the phone went into an endless loop of booting up into the OS, and then "Powering off." I fixed this by restoring to android 4.2.2 through RSDLite, but I'm wondering if anyone can help me out here. I don't know what is going on...
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Are you rooted? Try fastboot erase cache hopefully that works, otherwise its fastboot erase userdata and bam factory reset list everything. Its bootlooping due to root or a bad system file
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I'm not rooted I just received my update notification and it's downloading 4.4.2 as we speak.
I'm on Rogers
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